Locations: Demonstrations and spontaneous gatherings throughout France.
Event: May 1st (“May Day” or “Labor Day”) is often used as a day for protests in France. Some groups have called the public to join their protests and create public order disturbances. In the past, some of these demonstrations have involved confrontation with law enforcement in Paris, Rennes, and Lyon, leading to violence and destruction of property. Please pay attention to your local news regarding possible violence in your area and avoid protest areas if possible.
Additionally, smaller demonstrations (see below) are expected throughout the country:
Saturday, April 30
PARIS
What: Gilets Jaunes
Where: Place de Stalingrad towards Place Mireille Havet
When: 2:30pm
What: Gilets Jaunes
Where: Gare de l’Est towards Bercy (Place du Bataillon du Pacifique)
When: 2:30pm
What: Support for Palestine
Where: Place de la Republique
When: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
STRASBOURG
What: Support for Kurds
Where: U.S. Consulate General
When: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
LYON
What: Support for Kurds
Where: Place Bellecour
When: 4:00pm
BORDEAUX
What: Non à la LGV
Where: Place St Christoly
When: 2:00pm
Sunday, May 1
PARIS
What: Union Citoyenne pour la Liberte
Where: Portes de Vanves
When: 10:00am
What: Gilets Jaunes
Where: Porte de Clignancourt
When: 3:00pm
What: CGT union – Against Racism
Where: Place de la Republique
When: 2:30pm
What: Communist Party
Where: Maison des communistes du 20eme – Place des Gres 75020
When: 6:00pm
STRASBOURG
What: Unions CGT, UNSA, FSU, UNEF, VL, MNL, FIDL, Solidaires
Where: Place Kleber
When: 9:30am
What: Rassemblement pour l’egalite et la democratie
Where: Place du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny
When: 10:00am
What: NPA – Anti capitalist party
Where: 10 rue d’Ankara
When: 12:00pm
LYON
What: CGT Union -Rassemblement pour l’egalite et la democratie
Where: Place Jean Mace
When: 10:30am
Where: Place Bellecour
When: 12:30pm
What: Union protest
Where: Place Bellecour
When: 12:30pm
MARSEILLE
What: Union protest- Rassemblement pour l’egalite et la democratie
Where: Vieux port
When: 10:00am
BORDEAUX
What: Union protest – Rassemblement pour l’egalite et la democratie
Where: Place de la Republique
When: 10:30am
RENNES
What: Union protest
Where: Place du Blanat
When: 10:00am
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstrations
- Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
- Monitor local media for updates
- Be prepared for disruptions to public transportation in areas of the protests
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Keep a low profile
U.S. citizens may monitor English-language French media at the following:
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Paris, France +33 (1) 43 12 22 22
CitizenInfo@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Marseille, France +33 (1) 43 12 22 22
CitizenInfoMarseille@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Strasbourg, France
+33 (1) 43 12 22 22
USAStrasbourg@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs+1 202-501-4444 (from overseas) or +1 888-407-4747 (from the United States)France Country Specific InformationEnroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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